Water Quality in Auburn, MA (01501)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 01501.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

16,877

Population

12

Water Systems

5

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Auburn Water District

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 12,255 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Elm Hill Water District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,278 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodland Water District

Purchased surface water 465 people served
0 violations

Windbrook Acres Coop Corp

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Montessori Center, Inc.

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Mara Vista Trailer Park

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Mobile Home Service Center

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Pleasant View Trailer Park

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Century Sportsmans Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Century Sportsman Club Duplic.

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Yankee Atomic Visitors Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Hampton Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.9 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Auburn (01501) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.

Fewer violations 53th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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